ILT20 2025: Predicting top 3 player battles for match 5

The fifth match of the ongoing ILT20 2025 tournament will see Dubai Capitals taking on Gulf Giants at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on December 6, 2025.

Gulf Giants have won the only game they have played so far in the ongoing ILT20 2025 tournament. They will be hoping to continue the good start in the ILT20 2025 tournament. Dubai Capitals have lost the only game they have played in ILT20 2025. Dubai Capitals will be eager to get on the points table with their maiden win this season.

Here are the predicted top 3 player battles for match 5 of ILT20 2025:

1. Pathum Nissanka vs Waqar Salamkheil

Pathum Nissanka had a good start to his ILT20 career, scoring 81 runs on his debut with six fours and four sixes. The only Sri Lankan batter to score a double century in ODI cricket and one of the best in T20Is, Nissanka will be eager to continue his dominance against pace in this match.

Only an early swing into Nissanka can stop him, and that is where Waqar Salamkheil comes into action. The pacer has the ability to swing the ball at a good pace and can dismiss the Lankan batter early. He has a good record in ILT20, as Waqar Salamkheil has taken 25 wickets at an economy of 7.50 in 22 games, with the best bowling figures of 3/18.

2. Rovman Powell vs Matthew Forde

Rovman Powell is the man for Dubai Capitals. He has scored 670 runs with a strike rate of 145.33 in 33 games in ILT20, with the highest score of 97. Powell provides the fireworks in the end with the bat will be the key wicket for Giants to take.

The best way to dismiss Powell would be to employ his countryman Matthew Forde. Forde and Powell have played for the West Indies and in the Caribbean Premier League, and Forde is familiar with Powell’s batting to find out chinks in his armor.

3. Moeen Ali vs Mohammad Nabi

This will be the battle of spin-bowling all-rounders as Moeen Ali takes on Mohammad Nabi. Moeen Ali has scored 119 runs at a strike rate of 113.33 in nine games in ILT20, with the highest score of 26. Mohammad Nabi has scored 127 runs and taken four wickets in the 11 games so far.

Moeen can be the anchor batter for the Giants. On the other hand, Nabi is no novice with the bat, and apart from his usual big hits, the Afghan legend is also capable of batting responsibly as well.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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